Who is Mallikarjuna Mutya? Self-proclaimed godman accused of inappropriate behaviour with minor girl
Mallikarjuna Mutya, a self-proclaimed godman from Mahal Roja (Mahalaroja) village in Shahapur taluk of Yadgir district in North Karnataka, is in the news after he was accused of behaving inappropriately with a minor girl.
The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights has registered a suo motu complaint against him on Wednesday following the circulation of a viral video allegedly showing the misconduct.
The godman has been on different occasions accused of being fake by several media outlets.
Mutya, who is believed to be around 26–27 years old, has gained popularity in recent years through social media platforms, on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
He is widely known as “Appaji” among his followers. According to local reports, he is revered by many devotees in North Karnataka and surrounding districts, who regard him as a “walking god” or a local deity.
He has become widely known over the past four years due to his active presence on social media and has drawn attention for his sometimes controversial “miracles.”
According to Kannada Prabha, through videos shared on Instagram and YouTube, he has projected himself as a spiritual figure capable of reciting verses from the Vedas and uttering words that devotees claim reflect thoughts already present in their minds.
Suo-Motu complaint after viral video
The Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights registered the suo motu complaint on Wednesday after video clips purportedly showing Mallikarjuna Mutya behaving inappropriately with a minor girl went viral on social media.
According to officials of the Commission, the matter came to its attention following reporting by Varta Bharati.
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Bearys education announces ‘campus connect & talent hunt 2026,' offers up to 100% scholarships
Mangaluru: Bearys Education has announced the launch of its “Campus Connect & Talent Hunt 2026,” scheduled to be held on April 11 at the Bearys Knowledge Campus near Mangalore University in Innoli.
The initiative, aimed at promoting academic excellence and student empowerment, will offer scholarships of up to 100 percent on tuition fees for meritorious candidates.
The programme seeks to identify and support students aspiring to pursue Pre-University Course (PUC), degree, engineering and architecture programmes.
The event is open to students from SSLC (Class 10), PUC (Class 12), Diploma and ITI streams, along with their parents. Organisers said the day-long programme will focus on guidance, engagement and opportunities for students planning their academic future.
A Talent Hunt Examination will be conducted on April 11 at 9.30 am, with eligibility extended to students completing SSLC and PUC in 2026. Based on their performance, candidates will be considered for scholarships of up to 100 per cent.
The event will also feature a career guidance and counselling session led by Ameen-E-Mudassar, CEO of CIGMA. In addition, a technical and science expo showcasing student-led innovations, along with a food festival, will be organised as part of the programme.
Organisers stated that the initiative reflects the institution’s focus on quality education, personality development and integrity, while marking over 120 years of educational service.
Interested participants can register before April 8 by scanning the QR code provided in the official announcement (provided below) or by contacting 89704 96949, 81239 04351, or 99000 66888.
